About the Nonprofit
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Our mission is to advocate for children and provide positive family support and eduction.
Dunebrook's legacy as a family resouce and child advocacy center began as a grassroots ocmmunity effort. With rising concern for children's well-being in La Porte County, Indiana, a group of professionals representing healthcare, law enforcement, the Prosecutor's Office, and social services, along with community stakeholders, formed the Child Abuse Advisory Team, or C.A.A.T. in teh mid-1980's. C.A.A.T. worked tirelessly to bring awareness to teh prvalence of child abuse and neglect and to educate the public in how to respond to concerns for a child's well-being.
Initially established to conduct child forensic interviews outside of police stations, Dunebrook grew to become a leader in direct services fo children, parents, and families. Today, Dunebrook provides parenting classes, home visitation, child sexual abuse prevention education, forensic interviewing, family adocacy, and contracted trauma-informed mental health services. Some services expand beyond La Porte County to Porter, Starke, and Pulaski Counties.
Dunebrook continually looks for opportunities to serve our vision, Every Child: Safe, Healthy, Happy, were missions align with other organizations and partners. Capitalizing on the experience, knowledge, and capacity of organizations throughout the region helps us educate and empower child and adults alike in keeping children safe.
